Strength During Turbulent Times

Morgan Harper Nichols is one of my favorite artists, and today I’m sharing some of her beautiful work.

She writes about grief and about growth and I think in this moment her voice best captures some of the things I’ve been feeling in response to the Black Lives Matters movement, the need for change, and the devastating violence that has been happening in our country.

In her book, All Along You Were Blooming, Morgan reminds us to live in the present moment, to find purpose, and to remember the gifts we experience even when there is pain. Thank you, Morgan, for what you put out into the world— it is making a difference, and it has made a difference to me.

You can check out more of Morgan’s recent work here: https://morganharpernichols.com/blog/a-few-notes

Other important links I’ve found this week:

• Where to Donate to Support the Black Lives Movement from Cup of Jo

• The video of Zianna Oliphant delivering her speech brought me to tears

• Trevor Noah’s speech

• Register to vote and set up reminders to vote

Finally, a quote from M.L.K. that has been playing in my head all week:

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Take gentle care.

Sending love and compassion to all.